Juan Bowl & Tea
94A Pitt St, Redfern NSW 2016
Japanese restaurant · Izakaya restaurant
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Menu
Special
- Tonkatsu Curry Don$36.00
Our homemade vegetarian curry is made from over 10kg of caramelised vegetables and fruits, slowly simmered into a rich vegetable stock. Served with crispy organic pork tonkatsu, with the option to upgrade to premium rib loin.
- Wagyu Gyukatsu 180g With Egg Don$68.00
Served rare for you to grill to your liking. Accompanied by fluffy tamago toji rice, yuzu ponzu, dashi soy with sesame, shiso beetroot miso, and wasabi with sansho salt.
- Tea & Dessert Combo$16.00
Enjoy our Tea & Dessert Set for just $16 with any main dish.
Udon Special
- Prawn Kakiage & Kitsune Udon$24.00
Udon noodles in a warm Japanese dashi broth, topped with crispy vegetable & prawn kakiage and sweet-savory seasoned tofu.
- Mentaiko Cream Kamatama Udon$28.00
Udon noodles tossed in a creamy mentaiko sauce with egg yolk, butter and dashi soy, topped with shiso and shredded nori.
- Wagyu Gyusuji Udon$29.00
Udon noodles in a Japanese dashi broth, topped with slow-braised Wagyu beef tendon, onsen egg, micro coriander and Japanese seven-spice.
- Tonkatsu Egg Curry Udon$36.00
Udon noodles in our homemade Japanese curry sauce and dashi broth, topped with crispy tonkatsu and a fluffy egg omelette.
Quick Bites
- Takana Zuke$6.00
A popular traditional Japanese pickle made from takana, a type of large, leafy mustard green.
- Garlic Chilli Umami Butter Edamame$10.00
Edamame tossed with garlic, chilli and rich kombu butter finished with bonito flakes.
- Potato Korokke 2pcs$12.00
Potato and beef mince. A traditional Japanese korokke made with fresh breadcrumbs.
- Matsumae Zuke (Herring Roe)$12.00
A traditional Japanese side dish made with herring roe, kombu seaweed and shredded vegetables, marinated in a savoury soy-based sauce.
- Soy-Marinated Paradise Prawn Sashimi 2pcs (I)$14.00
- Grilled Stingray Fin (Eihire) (I)$14.00
Chargrilled dried stingray fin with spicy mayo. Made from dried stingray fin, it's a classic Japanese izakaya snack with a satisfyingly chewy texture that pairs perfectly with beer, sake and highballs.
- Crispy Sausage Rolls$14.00
Japanese sausage wrapped in spring roll pastry, fried to a perfectly crisp finish. Served with house-made honey mustard sauce.
- Charred Scallop Skirt (I)$15.00
Lightly charred scallop skirt with yuzu ponzu, aromatic greens. Prized in Japan for its firm, springy texture and rich umami, the scallop skirt offers a satisfyingly chewy bite that's quite different from the tender scallop meat.
- Burdock Chips$15.00
Parmesan & Black Truffle Aioli
- Spicy Toro Taku Yukhoe (I)$22.00
Spicy fatty tuna tartar, Pickled Daikon, Cured egg yolk, sesame, Served with Ariake Nori (5pcs)
- Slow-Cooked Wagyu Carpaccio$27.00
Thinly sliced slow-cooked wagyu, lightly torched and served with Juan's signature onion sauce, Yuzu ponzu, fried garlic, and micro herbs.
Warm Plates
- Deep-Fried Greeneye Fish 2pcs (I)$10.00
Sansho Salt, Greeneye Fish (From Japan)
- Corn Karaage$12.00
Aonori salt
- Fried Hiroshima Oysters 2pcs (I)$14.00
Oysters from Hiroshima coated in crisp panko breadcrumbs and fried until perfectly golden. Served with our signature house-made rakkyo tartar and fresh lemon.
- Dashimaki Tamago$18.00
Scallop Dashi, Ikura (I) and Shiso
- Slow-Braised Wagyu Beef & Tendon$20.00
Japanese Miso Stew, Daikon, Onsen Egg & Yuzu Kosho
- Whelk & Mushroom Brown Butter Ajillo (I)$21.00
Tender whelk and mushrooms gently cooked in rich brown butter garlic sauce, served with crispy rice crackers.
- Mochi Kinchaku & Japanese Snow Crab (I)$24.00
Mochi pouches served in a rich kanimiso sauce, topped with sweet Japanese snow crab and finished with yuzu.
- Seared Unagi & Eggplant Tempura (I)$24.00
Crispy eggplant tempura topped with lightly seared eel, served with a fragrant sansho tare, shiso and finished with yuzu.
JUAN Rice Bowls
- Wagyu Don$27.00
- Unagi (Eel) Hitsumabushi Don (I)$31.00
- Tonkatsu Don$28.00
Rice with Onion An, 2-hour Slow-cooked Organic Pork Tonkatsu, Scrambled Eggs, Apple Mayo, Roasted Tomatoes, Red Cabbage, Miso Sesame Sauce.
- Hainanese Chicken Rice$26.00
Main (No Rice)
- Wagyu Gyukatsu (No Rice)$48.00
180g Wagyu Beef Cutlet. Served rare and accompanied by a tabletop stone grill, allowing you to cook each bite exactly to your liking. Served with dashi soy sauce, beetroot miso, yuzu ponzu, and sansho salt.
- Pork Loin Tonkatsu (No Rice)$25.00
Organic pork loin coated in fresh Japanese panko breadcrumbs, slow-cooked for two hours, then deep-fried until perfectly crisp. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
- Hainan Chicken (No Rice)$24.00
Chicken marinated in shio koji, ginger and shallots, slow-cooked at a low temperature for one hour and lightly flame-seared. Served with Juan's signature ginger shallot sauce, pickled shallots, and honey-glazed baby tomatoes.
To Finish
- Mini Yaki Onigiri Chazuke$6.00
Mini Grilled Onigiri with Your Choice of Topping. Served with crumbled nori, arare and fragrant hojicha dashi broth.
- Mini Hokkaido Scallops Warm Somen (I)$12.00
Delicate somen noodles served in a warm dashi broth, topped with lightly seared Hokkaido scallops and shredded nori, and finished with yuzu. A light yet deeply umami-rich dish, perfect as a comforting finish to your meal.
- Shoyu Mochi$6.00
Soy Sauce Glazed Fried Mochi with Nori
Dessert
- Matcha Tiramisu$12.00
Made with premium Uji matcha from Kyoto, Japan.
- Black Sesame Warabi Mochi$12.00
Freshly made warabi mochi, handcrafted before every service. Served with fresh cream and roasted kinako (soybean powder).
- Leona Chocolatier 6pcs$12.00
Premium chocolate-coated pecans from a renowned Michelin 2-star restaurant in Tokyo. Lightly candied roasted pecans, coated in fine chocolate and finished with premium cacao powder. Delicately crisp with an elegant sweetness. Also available in gift tins (150g) to take home.
Side
- Onsen Egg$4.00
- Silky Soft Omelette$6.00
- Tornado Omelette$6.00
- Wagyu Slice (10 Slices)$24.00
- Half Grilled Unagi (I)$18.00
- Whole Grilled Eel (I)$34.00
- Koshihikari Rice (White Rice)$5.00
- 12 Grain Rice$7.00
- Crispy Rice Paper$3.00
- Ariake Nori 5 Pieces$3.00
Premium Hot Teas
- Organic Lemon Myrtle - Caffeine Free$8.00
Herbal Tea: Native Australian lemon myrtle with bright citrus notes. Naturally caffeine-free, refreshing, and an excellent palate cleanser.
- Hojicha$8.00
A bancha-grade green tea (leaves and stems) that has been roasted. Warm and nutty with notes of cocoa and barley.
- Artisan Black Pagoda$9.00
Black Tea: Delicate, hand-shaped black tea made from wild tea buds. Sweet, malty, rich and elegant.
- Lapsang Souchong$8.00
Black Tea: Famous smoky black tea with a rich yet delicate flavour. Grease-cutting tannins, a smooth aftertaste, and excellent digestive qualities.
- Jin Jun Mei$8.00
Black Tea: Premium virgin buds with golden tips, slight smoky, malt and caramelised notes. Golden liquor with a sweet, slightly tannic palate-cleansing finish and digestive benefits.
- Milky Oolong$9.00
Oolong Tea: Full-leaf high mountain oolong with a buttery-rich aroma and notes of honey and peach. Full-bodied with pleasant tannins, a long refreshing finish, and digestive benefits.
- Long Ching Dragon Well$9.00
Green Tea: Light and crisp, with nutty and delicately sweet notes. A refreshing palate cleanser with herbaceous characteristics, perfect with seafood.
- Genmaicha$8.00
Green Tea: Fresh, herbaceous, grassy and green. A clean, refreshing tea that complements seafood dishes with its lightness.
- Sencha$8.00
Green Tea: Fresh, herbaceous, grassy and green. A clean, refreshing tea that complements seafood dishes with its lightness.
- Pearl Jasmine$8.00
White Tea: This artisan tea is hand-rolled into a crescent shape. Gentle astringency with a lovely floral fragrance.
Specialty Tea Drinks
- Matcha Sparkling Tea (Cold)$8.00
Crafted with shade-grown tencha green tea and matcha, organic sugar, organic brown sugar, a touch of lemon juice, and pure spring water from Higashi-Hiroshima.
- Matcha Latte (Hot / Cold)$8.00
Premium Uji matcha from Kyoto, Japan, blended with milk for a smooth, creamy drink with rich umami and a delicate sweetness.
- Litchi Red Tea (Cold)$7.00
Litchi, Ceylon Black Tea
- Mango Green Tea (Cold)$7.00
Green Tea, Mango pieces, and Calendula blossoms.
- Peach Melba Tea (Cold)$7.00
Peach pieces, hibiscus, apple pieces, elderberries, sunflowers.
Non-Alcoholic
- Kirin Zero Ichi 0%-Alcohol Beer$11.00
- Molen Squash$8.00
A refreshing cordial made with fresh organic lemons and naturally sweetened with plant-based agave syrup. Free from artificial additives for a clean, vibrant citrus flavour.
- Kimino Yuzu Sparkling - Bottle 250ml$9.00
- Kimino Ume (Plum) Sparkling - Bottle 250ml$9.00
- Sparkling Water - Bottle 750ml$6.00
Beer / Chu-Hai / Highball
- Asahi Super Dry 330ml Bottle$10.00
- Kirin Ichiban Shibori 330ml Bottle$10.00
- Molen Whiskey Highball$15.00
A refreshing whisky highball made with Molen Organic Lemon Cordial, crafted from fresh organic lemons and naturally sweetened with plant-based agave syrup.
- Molen Chu-Hi$15.00
A refreshing vodka chu-hi made with Molen Organic Lemon Cordial, crafted from fresh organic lemons and naturally sweetened with agave syrup.
Sake / Shochu
- Chiebijin 70 Junmai - Carafe 180ml$20.00
RICE / POLISH: Hinohikari / 70% - REGION: Oita - Mellow nuttiness underlying green grape and apple. Refreshing crisp acidity, melon, bright acidity, fruity finish. - SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled, Room
- Ugo No Tsuki Dry Junmai Ginjo - Carafe 180ml$23.00
RICE / POLISH: Hattan Nishiki / 60% - REGION: Hiroshima - Ripe bananas, pear, almonds, and a touch of orange peel, sharp, clean finish on the palate. - SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled, Room, Hot
- Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Shield Soube Wase - Carafe 180ml$32.00
RICE / POLISH: Soube Wase / 50% - REGION: Yamagata - Tropical fruit of pineapple and sweet steamed rice. Supple acidity, mellow depth, and a long, elegant silky finish. - SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled, Room, Warm
- Dassai Junmai Daiginjo 45 - Bottle 300ml$48.00
Yamaguchi, Japan - A refined Junmai Daiginjo with delicate aromas of pear, melon, and white flowers. Smooth and elegant on the palate, with a silky texture, gentle sweetness, and a clean, crisp finish. Perfect chilled with sashimi, seafood, and light Japanese dishes. SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled
- Mio Sparkling Junmai - Bottle 300ml$39.00
Hyogo, Japan - Alcohol: 5% - A light and refreshing sparkling sake with delicate bubbles, fruity aromas of peach and pear, and a gentle sweetness. Crisp, smooth, and easy to drink, with a clean finish that pairs beautifully with seafood, appetizers, and desserts. SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled
- Eikun Junmai Ginjo Shiboritate Nama Genshu - Bottle 720ml$110.00
RICE / POLISH: Kyo No Kagayaki / 60% - REGION : Kyoto Prefecture - Drawn from Fushimi's renowned soft spring water, this Winter Reserve is pressed once, left unpasteurised, and bottled without dilution. Full-bodied and rich in umami, it offers notes of white chocolate, roasted chestnut, and aged cheese, with a smooth, complex finish. SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled
- Toyo Bijin Limited Edition Junmai Ginjo - Bottle 720ml$165.00
RICE / POLISH : YAMADANISHIKI / 50% - REGION : Yamaguchi Prefecture - Water that flows through rice fields. A limited-edition Junmai Ginjo crafted with Daiginjo precision using Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50%. Single pasteurised and unfiltered to preserve its fresh character. Silky, with tropical notes of pineapple and rockmelon, balanced by rich umami and a refined finish. SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled
- Kuro Kirishima (Sweet Potato Shochu) 60ml$10.00
Kagoshima | Sweet potato
- Tantakatan (Shiso Shochu)$12.00
Hokkaido - Shiso
- Ginza No Suzume Kohaku (Barley Shochu)$14.00
Oita - Barley - Ginza no Suzume Kohaku is a premium Japanese barley (mugi) shochu produced by the Yatsushika Brewery in Oita Prefecture. Aged in repurposed Kentucky bourbon white oak barrels, it offers a mellow, slightly smoky flavor with notes of caramel and a distinctive golden hue.
Fruit Sake
- Chiebijin Black Tea Umeshu 90ml$12.00
Alcohol: 7% - Aged Nanko umeshu blended with organic Benifuki black tea from Oita, brandy, and junmai sake. Rich, aromatic, and smooth with a refreshing finish.
- Umenoyado Aragoshi Ume (Plum) - Bottle 180ml$37.00
Crafted with ripe Japanese plums, this rich and smooth liqueur offers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and refreshing acidity, with a mellow, fruity finish.
- Umenoyado Yuzushu - Bottle 180ml$37.00
Crafted with premium Japanese yuzu, this luxurious liqueur offers vibrant citrus aromas, natural sweetness, and a refreshing finish.
- Umenoyado Aragoshi Momo (Peach) - Bottle 180ml$37.00
Made with generous amounts of ripe Japanese peaches, this rich and velvety liqueur delivers luscious fruit sweetness, a smooth texture, and a refreshing finish.
Wine
- White: 2024 Leeuwin Estate Classic Dry White$14.00
Margaret River, Western Australia - A vibrant blend with bright citrus, tropical fruit, and delicate floral aromas. Fresh and crisp on the palate, with lively acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. Perfect with seafood and Japanese cuisine.
- White: 2024 Gotas De Mar Albariño$18.00
Rías Baixas, Spain – Fresh and vibrant, with citrus, white peach, and green apple aromas. Crisp acidity, delicate minerality, and a refreshing finish. Perfect with seafood and Japanese cuisine.
- White: 2024 Thick As Thieves 'ABC' Chardonnay$18.00
Yarra Valley, Victoria - Elegant and finely balanced, with aromas of white peach, pear, lemon oil, and subtle hints of almond. A crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with vibrant acidity, delicate salinity, and a long, refreshing finish.
- White: Chanmoris Oishii Japan - Bottle 750ml$84.00
Refreshing and easy-drinking Japanese white wine with crisp citrus notes and a clean finish. Perfect with seafood and Japanese cuisine.
- Red: 2024 Moorooduc Devil Bend Creek Pinot Noir$16.00
Mornington Peninsula, Victoria – Bright and elegant with strawberry, red cherry, and subtle spice. Silky tannins and a refined finish, perfect with grilled meats, mushrooms, and Japanese cuisine.
- Red: 2020 Woodlands Cabernet Franc Merlot$17.00
Margaret River, Western Australia – Elegant and medium-bodied with blackcurrant, plum, and subtle spice. A perfect match for wagyu and rich Japanese dishes.
- Red: Kyoto Tamba Assemblage Red - Bottle 750ml$98.00
Kyoto, Japan - Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot - A smooth and elegant Japanese red wine with notes of dark berries, gentle spice, and soft tannins. A versatile wine that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, wagyu, and Japanese cuisine.
Take Home Collection
- Leona Chocolatier Gift Tin (150g)$48.00
Premium chocolate-coated pecans from a renowned Michelin 2-star restaurant in Tokyo. Please let our staff know the quantity you'd like to purchase when paying at the counter. 150g/tin. $48 for 1 tin. $45 each for 2-4 tins. $40 each for 5 tins or more
- Milky Oolong (Oolong Tea)$35.00
- Dragon Pearl Jasmine (White Tea)$25.00
- Artisan Black Pagoda (Black Tea)$34.00
- Jin Jun Mei (Black Tea)$30.00
- Long Ching Dragon Well (Green Tea)$35.00
- Organic Lemon Myrtle (Herbal Tea)$20.00
- Lapsang Souchong (Black Tea)$20.00